The Contribution of Low head Pumped Hydro Storage to a successful Energy Transition

Conference paper (2020)

Authors

Mohammed Qudaih Technische Universität Braunschweig
Daan P.K. Truijen Universiteit Gent
Justus Hoffstaedt Offshore and Dredging Engineering - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
A. Jarquin Laguna Offshore and Dredging Engineering - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Ruben Ansorena Ruiz Technische Universität Braunschweig
J.D. Bricker Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG
Jonathan Fahlbeck Chalmers University of Technology
Lorenzo Bossi Advanced Design Technology Ltd.
Mehrdad Zangeneh Advanced Design Technology Ltd.
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Offshore and Dredging Engineering (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Marine and Transport Technology

Research Group

Offshore and Dredging Engineering

Abstract

The pan-European power grid is experiencing an increasing penetration of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE). The fluctuating and non-dispatchable nature of VRE hinders them in providing the Ancillary Service (AS) needed for the reliability and stability of the grid. Today’s grid is reliant on synchronous generators. In case of sudden frequency deviations, the inertia of their rotating masses contributes significantly to the stabilisation of the system. However, as the modern power grid is gravitating towards an inverter-dominated system, these must also be able to replicate this characteristic. Therefore, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are needed along the VRE. Among the different ESS, Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS) can be identified as particularly convenient, given its cost-effective implementation and considerable lifespan, in comparison to other technologies. PHS is reliant on difference in altitudes, which makes this technology only available if suitable topographic conditions exist. The ALPHEUS project will introduce a low-head PHS for a relatively flat topography. In this paper, a grid-forming controlled inverter coupled with low-head PHS that can contribute to the grid stability is introduced, emphasising its ability to provide different AS, especially frequency control, through the provision of synthetic system inertia, as well as fast Frequency Containment Reserves (fFCR).

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